First big red on fly, St. Joe
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sanblaslayer
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First big red on fly, St. Joe
It finally came together on Sunday. I eased around with the trolling motor from 1 to 5 pm searching potholes and all I saw was one redfish, a sheepshead, a couple of lockjaw trout and about 500 catfish. Finally around 515 I spotted some fins sticking up in about 3 feet of water which were unusual, I have seen jacks do similar stuff, but I am not positive. Eased over towards them and they disappeared. Immediately to my left a couple baitfish started fleeing and a swirl behind them. Somehow I managed a good long cast right to him. He immediately came to the top and ate. In what seemed like an hour I landed him, took a picture, sent him on his way, and got out of the heat. He went 27 1/2 and could've eaten the only other redfish I have caught on fly. I still have this dumb grin on my face.
Get your mind right
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Reel Cowboy
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Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Congrats on a fine red on fly.
In the words of the great Doc Holliday, "I'll be your huckleberry"
Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Congrats 
The addiction spreads...
The addiction spreads...
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Ron Wilson
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Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Great fish with the buggy whip
"Why does Sea World have a seafood restaurant?? I'm halfway through my fish burger and I realize, Oh man....I could be eating a slow learner."
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skiffjockey
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Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Not an EASY accomplishment...Nicely done.
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Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Hearty congrats and thanks for sharing!
It may be that my sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Good job. Welcome to the addiction.
Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Nice Catch. I'll be working harder on that accomplishment myself soon....I hope.
"You cannot change the wind, you can only adjust your sails." Del Suggs
Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Nice. I have a flounder/fly pic just like it.sanblaslayer wrote:I still have this dumb grin on my face.
Actually listening to what other people say is worth the effort.
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